Lisa Johnston on Gun Control

Guarantee both 1st and 2nd amendment rights

Our country was founded on the principle of individual liberty and that each of us deserves the right to follow our own path and to find what brings us joy and fulfillment in life

Every individual should be able to make her or his own choices and should be guaranteed the rights and privileges spelled out in the US Constitution and Bill of Rights which includes both 1st and 2nd amendment rights.

While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world. But our successes would not be possible without the tireless efforts and countless hours of service our nearly three million members have given to champion Second Amendment rights and support NRA programs.

The following ratings are based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionaire sent to all Congressional candidates; the NRA assigned a letter grade (with A+ being the highest and F being the lowest).

What the Grades Mean:

A+: A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.

A: Solidly pro-gun candidate including voting record.

AQ: A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record.

B: A generally pro-gun candidate; may have opposed some pro-gun reform in the past.

C: A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions.

D: An anti-gun candidate who usually supports restrictive gun control legislation. Regardless of public statements, can usually be counted on to vote wrong on key issues.

F: True enemy of gun owners' rights. A consistent anti-gun candidate.

?: Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' rights.